Section 105.001 - Definitions In this chapter:
(1) "Health profession" means any health or allied health profession that is licensed, certified, or registered by a state board, agency, or association.(2) "Council" means the statewide health coordinating council.(3) "Freestanding emergency medical care facility" means a facility licensed under Chapter 254.(4) "Home health agency" means a home and community support services agency licensed under Chapter 142.(5) "Hospital" means a general or special hospital licensed under Chapter 241, a private mental hospital licensed under Chapter 577, or a hospital that is maintained or operated by this state or an agency of this state.(6) "Nursing facility" means an institution licensed under Chapter 242.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 105.001
Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1088,Sec. 1, eff. 6/19/2015.Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1386, Sec. 3, eff. 9/1/1997.Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 40, eff. 9/1/1991.